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RFC 594J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,367 mi
Last recorded64,367 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 594J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,087 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,994 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,826 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Mar 2013 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,672 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,668 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,317 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

O/S REAR NBRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,148 miles

nearside front floorpan corroded and holed

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,814 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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RFC 594J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFC 594J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFC 594J registered?

RFC 594J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 7 January 1971.

Is RFC 594J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 594J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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